WINTER PARK, Fla. (October 25, 2025) - The Tars Cup Challenge wrapped up yesterday in exciting fashion as a grand total of $294,413 was raised across the entire athletics department, the highest total in the event's history! This number equates to more than double the initial fundraising goal of $125,000, making the feat even more impressive.
The sailing team took home first place in the challenge, raising $55,120 with 18 athletes on the roster, equaling $3,062 per athlete. With the first-place incentive, Coach Esteban Forrer's squad will take home an additional $5000 bonus funding gift. This is the second consecutive year that sailing has raced to victory and secured the Tars Cup Trophy.
Rowing secured the most overall money raised, setting a new record of $100,425. With 60 rowers on the roster, they took second place in the challenge with $1,673 per athlete, earning a $3,000 incentive for their efforts. In addition, the program had the most advocate-generated gifts, scoring the Tars Cup Challenge MVP award, which secured an additional $1,250 bonus.
Men's tennis raised over $1,500 per team member and received a $2000 bonus for third-place.
In all, 509 different people made a donation to help Rollins athletics. A special thank you to all who contributed in supporting our student-athletes financially throughout the challenge. Your gift, no matter the size, makes a huge difference in the lives of our Tars. We thank you for your generosity and continued support of Rollins College Athletics!
Below is a full breakdown of the 2025 Tars Cup Challenge:
Sport Donors Raised
| Rowing |
176 |
$100,425 |
| Sailing |
31 |
$55,120 |
| Men's Soccer |
17 |
$21,126 |
| Swimming |
34 |
$20,470 |
| Baseball |
31 |
$19,055 |
| Women's Lacrosse |
46 |
$11,870 |
| Men's Tennis |
16 |
$10,880 |
| Volleyball |
25 |
$10,810 |
| Men's Lacrosse |
19 |
$8,985 |
| Men's Golf |
14 |
$8,510 |
| Waterski |
16 |
$6,585 |
| Women's Tennis |
12 |
$5,835 |
| Women's Soccer |
9 |
$5,760 |
| Women's Golf |
16 |
$5,682 |
| Women's Basketball |
25 |
$5,060 |
| Men's Basketball |
10 |
$4,785 |
| Softball |
29 |
$3,150 |
